Vote for the BCC Readers’ Choice Football Player of Week for Week 1
Vote here for the Big Central Conference Football Player of the Week for Week 1. Ballot closes Thursday at noon.
The Big Central Conference's inaugural Readers' Choice Football Player of the Week voting closes on Thursday, Sept. 10 at noon. The contest features six candidates, each excelling in different ways in Week 1 of the 2026 season. Erick Cespedes of Elizabeth led the pack with six catches for 144 yards and three touchdowns as the Minutemen defeated Plainfield 43-20.
Tristan Frank of Ridge rushed for 109 yards and two scores in the Hilltoppers' 21-7 triumph over Sayreville, while also picking off an interception on defense. Elijah Greene of Union recorded three interceptions in the Farmers' 15-12 win against Watchung Hills, contributing to a perfect start. Kellen Healy of South Hunterdon rushed for 186 yards and three touchdowns in a dominant 35-8 victory over South River.
Chase Kraucheunas of Delaware Valley achieved a team-leading 194 passing and rushing yards, with 194 total yards and two touchdowns, alongside 13 tackles. Cole Seyler of St. Joseph completed the top five with a stellar performance: 15-of-22 passing for 283 yards and four touchdowns, 157 rushing yards and two more TDs, and a team-high 13 tackles.
The remaining candidates are Cole Seyler, St. Joseph; Elijah White of Belvidere; Xavier Wilson of Monroe; Gabe Worrell of Cranford; and Zaire Young of Piscataway. The winner will be featured Friday morning as the inaugural Player of the Week.
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